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‘Housecat Housecalls’ and ‘Hollywood Tails’ debut

In the last week I have received two press releases about new animal-themed shows making their way to the small screen.
Australian celebrity veterinarian Dr. Katrina Warren will host “Housecat Housecalls” on Animal Planet. The show, sponsored by Purina, begins to air June 7 and will be shown Saturdays at 7 a.m. and Sundays at 9 a.m.
Courtesy of DrKatrina.com
From the press release: “The shows profile 18 different cat-loving families as they work with veterinarian Dr. Katrina Warren, BVSc, and her expert team to try and resolve their most pressing feline matters. From hunger strikes to excessive licking, “Housecat Housecall” features real cats, real people, and real veterinarians dealing with a range of common cat behaviors.”
“Dr. Katrina,” as she is known, is no stranger to television. She’s been on several Australian shows going back to the 1990s.
The other show I received a release about is actually a Web-only production.
It’s called “Hollywood Tails” and features hilarious feline and canine retakes of movies such as “Casablanca,” now “Casabarka,” “When Harry Met Sally,” now “When Hairy Met Shaggy;” and “Thelma and Louise” is recast as “Kitty & Louise” — just to name a few. The anthropomorphic escapades are the creation of Lifetime Network’s Web site, mylifetime.com.
There’s some really low-tech special effects that will give you a few chuckles during the 3-minute Web cast. It’s an amusing way to get a few laughs during your lunch break.